Jean-Luc Godard coming to Israel

He is attending the 12th International Student Film Festival as "a private citizen and eternal film student," according to a statement by Godard.

Fabled director and film theorist Jean-Luc Godard is coming to Israel for the 12th International Student Film Festival. He is attending as "a private citizen and eternal film student," according to a statement by Godard. He will hold a talk with students at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque on June 4. Other guests at the Student Film Festival include directors John Sayles, Julio Medem, Aime Williams and Jay Craven, along with actress Sarah Polley and German producer Klaus Mack. The festival offers workshops, forums and other events - along with the film competitions. For information and tickets: www.taufilmfest.com